01709 Area Code — Rotherham, Rawmarsh & Chapeltown
01709 is the UK dialling code for Rotherham, also serving Rawmarsh, Chapeltown and Wath upon Dearne, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 271 distinct 01709 numbers across 401 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01709
Location
Rotherham
County
Rotherham
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01709 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01709 dialling code
01709 is the UK geographic dialling code for Rotherham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Rotherham area.
A full Rotherham number is normally written as 01709 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01709 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Rotherham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01709 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01709 dialling area
The marker shows Rotherham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01709 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01709
Settlements in and around the Rotherham dialling area that typically use 01709 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01709 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1709 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1709 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1709 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1709 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1709 … |
History of the 01709 code
The code was 0709 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01709.
Top searched 01709 numbers
These are the 01709 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01709 246096 | 28 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 246055 | 12 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 246010 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 272075 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 915666 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01709 801009 | 5 | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 01709 521860 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 224978 | 4 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 272084 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 522595 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01709 912119 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01709 544800 | 4 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01709 913000 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01709 265852 | 4 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01709 912998 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 246056 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 808033 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 286701 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 428481 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01709 522590 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01709 safe?
Most 01709 calls are ordinary local calls from Rotherham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01709 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01709 (Rotherham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1709 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Rotherham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01709 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 55 |
| Sky UK Limited | 25 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 21 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 20 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 17 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 |
| Colt Technology Services | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01709
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 460 number blocks under 01709, of which 290 are allocated to 107 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
01709104… | Allocated | BT |
0170914… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01709200… | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
01709201… | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
01709202… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01709203… | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
01709204… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01709205… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01709206… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01709207… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01709208… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01709209… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 290 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Rotherham
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01709 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01709 spam calls
Block or report 01709
- You can block 01709 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01709 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01709 code
Where is the 01709 area code?
The 01709 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Rotherham, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Rawmarsh, Chapeltown, Wath upon Dearne and nearby villages.
Is 01709 always a Rotherham number?
Numbers with the 01709 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Rotherham. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Rotherham.
How do I block 01709 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01709 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01709 call cost?
Calls to UK 01709 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Rotherham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01709 boundary.
Living in or moving to Rotherham?
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